“The media is selling young people the idea that girls’ and
women’s value lies in their youth\, beauty\, and sexuality and not in thei
r capacity as leaders. Boys learn that their success is tied to dominance\
, power\, and aggression. We must value people as whole human beings\, not
gendered stereotypes.” Source (http://therepresentationp
roject.org/film/miss-representation/the-issue/)

The Uganda National Journalism Awards are presented annually to
recognise and promote reporting that informs and empowers the public\, in
creases the voices and spaces for important information\, and holds the po
werful to account. Launched four years ago\, the awards represent a pinnac
le of achievement for Ugandan journalists\, many of whom work tirelessly t
o attain journalistic excellence\, often in the face of enormous financial
and political pressure.

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81 journalists were shortlisted to receiv
e awards in 21 categories. Winners will be announced on 12 April 2017 at a
n invitation-only event to be held in Kampala\, Uganda.

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is conducting
a short course for new journalists based in and around the district of Gu
lu. The three-day workshops\, supported by the Democratic Governance Facil
ity (DGF)\, equips new journalists with the knowledge and skills to effect
ively investigate and cover public affairs.